Russell A. Anderson
American judge and attorney (1942–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Russell A. Anderson (May 28, 1942 – September 15, 2020) was an attorney who served as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. He served as an associate justice of the court from September 1, 1998, until he was sworn in as chief justice on January 10, 2006. He retired from the Supreme Court on June 1, 2008, at age 66, and was succeeded by Eric J. Magnuson.[1]
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Russell A. Anderson | |
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Chief Justice Minnesota Supreme Court | |
In office January 10, 2006 – June 1, 2008 | |
Appointed by | Tim Pawlenty |
Preceded by | Kathleen A. Blatz |
Succeeded by | Eric J. Magnuson |
Associate Justice Minnesota Supreme Court | |
In office September 1, 1998 – January 10, 2006 | |
Appointed by | Arne Carlson |
Preceded by | Esther M. Tomljanovich |
Succeeded by | Lorie Skjerven Gildea |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-05-28)May 28, 1942 Bemidji, Minnesota |
Died | September 15, 2020(2020-09-15) (aged 78) |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Kristin Anderson |
Alma mater | University of Minnesota Law School George Washington University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1968–1971 |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
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Anderson died in September 2020 at the age of 78.[2]